Turnabout's Fair Play

A/N: I do not own or make any profit off of the Airwolf name or any of the characters involved within. My stories are for entertainment purposes only.

A/N: So I'm tired of Cait always chasing after Hawke and thought maybe it was time that we showed her in a little different light. So Caitlin is going to give Hawke a taste of his own medicine, so to speak. What happens when she starts flaunting guys in front of Hawke just like he's done to her with his many women? Just a fun idea that I had and I really have no idea how long this will be. It could end in another chapter or two or it could go on for a while. We'll see what develops and how Hawke reacts to this new Caitlin There will probably be very little or no Airwolf action in this one, just so you know…as for now, I'm planning on this being a relationship-based fic. Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 1

"No, Dom! I've made up my mind and that's final!" Caitlin said with determination as she stood in front of the mirror in the hangar office and brushed out her hair. "I can't wait around any longer for something to happen."

"But, Caitlin…he'll come around. I know he will. Just give him a little time," the older man pleaded as he watched Caitlin fold up her work clothes and put them in the overnight bag she had brought with her.

Putting her hands on her hips to show she meant business, the red-head turned towards Dom with fire in her eyes. "A little time, Dom? He's had two years! If he hasn't figured it out by now well then I can't imagine he ever will. And, honestly, I'm tired of waiting. I'm not getting any younger, you know. And, anyways, it's not like he's waited for me. Every time I turn around he's got some other woman that he's flaunting in front of me and when we are together he treats me like nothing more than an annoying little sister. Well I just can't take it anymore. It's time I went out and found someone that will treat me like a real woman!"

Dom blushed at Caitlin's last statement but he knew she was right. Ever since Caitlin O'Shannesy had shown up on their doorstep two years ago, Dom had known that the young, feisty, red-headed pilot was in love with his surrogate son and business partner, Stringfellow Hawke. Sure, she had come under the pretense of bringing back the remains of String's buddy and to find the 'black battleship with rotors' that they had used to save her from the corrupt Sheriff in Pope County, Texas, but anyone with any sense at all could see that she was in love with the pilot. Well, anyone but Hawke himself, pparently .

"I'll talk to him, Cait, how about that?" Dom asked in a last ditch effort. He had seen from the start that Caitlin was good for Hawke. Hawke's life had been filled with a lot of pain, both physical and emotional, and as a result he had become moody and dark, often beyond his 36 years. But since Caitlin had been around, Hawke had started to change. While he could still brood with the best of them, Dom had started to see a lot more moments of light and laughter coming from the young man and he could trace almost every one of those moments back to Caitlin O'Shannessy. Caitlin was also one of the few people that weren't intimidated by Hawke and could take him on one-to-one and not be shy about putting him in his place when needed. Whether he wanted to admit it or not, Caitlin was exactly what Stringfellow Hawke needed in his life and deep down, Dom knew he loved her even if he was scared to say so.

Caitlin's face softened as she reached out and rubbed Dom's shoulder. "Dom, I know you want String and I to be together, and for a long time that's what I've wanted to but I can't keep following him around like some love-sick pup. I've got to move on and give myself a chance to find someone who really cares for me and isn't afraid to show it. I know you understand, right? "

Repositioning the red satin "Santini Air" ball cap on his tangle of grey curls, Dom sighed and nodded. "I understand, Cait. I guess I just hoped that he'd quit being so stubborn and come to his senses. You go, now…go on your date and have a good time. I hope this new guy can give you what you're looking for, sweetheart."

Leaning in and giving him a gentle kiss, Cait smiled at the older man as she wiped off the lipstick she had left on his cheek. "Thanks, Dom. I don't know if Kirk is the one or not but I'm going to start making an effort to find whoever that "one" is, I know he's out there somewhere. And it's not like I'm leaving you guys, I'm still a part of Santini Air and the Airwolf crew, right? I'll be seeing you almost every day…just like always. String will always be my best friend, maybe in just a different sense than you and I had once hoped. "

Dom just smiled as he watched Caitlin head out of the office towards the front of the hangar where he had seen a handsome black-haired man drive up in a convertible sports car. About the same time, Hawke drove in on his motorcycle and parked it inside the hangar next to the Stars and Stripes-painted helicopter that was Dom's pride and joy. Caitlin threw her bag in the back seat of her date's car and turned to give a quick wave to both Dom and Hawke as she got in. Dom waved back as he walked over towards String who just nodded back to Caitlin as he watched her and her date drive away.

"Caitlin was awfully dressed up," Hawke said as he took off his helmet.

"Yeah, she looked nice didn't she?" Dom said hoping to get some kind of reaction out of the younger man.

"Yeah, I guess so. Who was the guy?" Hawke asked trying to sound non-chalant.

"Oh that? That was her new guy…I think she said his name was Kirk. From what I understand they're getting pretty serious." Dom made the last statement as he cut his eyes over to Hawke.

"Serious? Just last week there was out with some other guy…you know, the one with the spiked hair and she said he played in a band or something?" Hawke shook his head as he wondered what was going on with Caitlin. "Seems like she's been going out a lot lately."

"Well, String, she is young and pretty and smart; quite a catch for some guy. Why shouldn't she be out there dating and having fun?" Dom continued to goad the younger man hoping String would get a clue.

Hawke just shrugged his shoulders as he dismounted his motorcycle. "Yeah, why not?" he mumbled as he followed Dom over towards the coffee pot on the work bench.

"C'mon kid, we've got work to do," Dom said once he had poured a cup of coffee for himself and String. He could tell that Hawke was mulling over things about Cait and for the time being maybe the best thing to do would be to just let him stew for a while. Maybe Caitlin's more active dating life was just what String needed to make him realize what he was missing out on. Dom could only hope.

TBC….